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War & Conscientious Objection in Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, 1940-1975

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Interview With Rick And Laurie Comfort, Cherice Bock, Ralph Beebe Dec 2017

Interview With Rick And Laurie Comfort, Cherice Bock, Ralph Beebe

War & Conscientious Objection in Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, 1940-1975

Rick Comfort discusses being a high schooler during the Vietnam War and being on the Air Force after the war, during the war in Grenada, and how he never held a gun. He also talks about his childhood in Bolivia and how it influenced his actions in the Air Force.


Interview With Divonna Crecelius, Cherice Bock, Ralph Beebe Nov 2017

Interview With Divonna Crecelius, Cherice Bock, Ralph Beebe

War & Conscientious Objection in Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, 1940-1975

Divonna Crecelius discusses her husband, Ron, and his experience serving in World War II before he became a Christian. She talks about how he was called to serve during the Korean War as an assistant chaplain.


Interview With Eric Palmer, Cherice Bock, Ralph Beebe Oct 2017

Interview With Eric Palmer, Cherice Bock, Ralph Beebe

War & Conscientious Objection in Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, 1940-1975

Eric Palmer reflects on how he registered for the draft as a conscientious objector, and how his faith influenced his decision.